BYD unveiled a more affordable version of the 1,000-horsepower Denza Z9 GT.

BYD has expanded its electric Denza Z9 GT lineup with the new e3 Premium. It retains the three-motor powertrain of the top-spec model, but has received a number of simplifications, allowing for a lower price.

The Denza Z9 GT e3 Premium is equipped with three electric motors: a front one producing 230 kW (308 hp) and two rear ones producing 310 kW (415 hp). The combined output reaches 770 kW (1,032 hp) and 1,210 Nm, and acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes 2.8 seconds. This is 0.1 second slower than the e3 Performance version, but the new modification costs 40,000 yuan (almost $6,000) less.

Power comes from a BYD Blade Battery 2.0 with a capacity of 122.5 kWh. The claimed range on the Chinese CLTC cycle is 860 km, compared to 820 km for the Performance version. The electric vehicle supports fast charging, with a charge from 10% to 70% in 5 minutes, and from 10% to 97% in 9 minutes.

To reduce the price, Denza ditched the carbon-ceramic brake discs for cast iron ones and installed different wheels. However, the car's dimensions remained unchanged: 5,195 mm long, 1,990 mm wide, 1,480 mm high, and a wheelbase of 3,125 mm. The equipment also includes the God's Eye 5.0 driver assistance system and DiSus-A dual-chamber air suspension.

The Denza Z9 GT e3 Premium is already on sale in China, priced at 329,800 yuan (approximately $49,000). The e3 Performance version starts at 369,800 yuan (approximately $55,000). The electric Z9 GT is also available in Europe, but starts at $134,500. It is not yet known whether the more affordable version will be available outside of China.